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Italy has a free, public wine fountain.
60% of the lakes on earth are located in Canada.
600 people work at the Eiffel Tower daily.

Bratislava Castle, Slovakia.
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Japanese trains, reputedly the most punctual in the world, issue passengers with a ‘delay certificate’ if a train is running more than five minutes behind schedule. The documents can be shown to bosses or teachers to explain a passenger’s lateness. Delay certificates are also issued on some trains in Germany and in Paris.

Travelling is great of course but have you ever thought that the planning itself might also make you happy?

Here’s more science: people who planned a trip reported being happier than the average person!

That’s no surprise because let’s face it, the anticipation of knowing you are going on a holiday can be exciting!

A recent poll led by the Institute for Applied Positive Research shared some of their results:

Have you ever been stuck in a routine, maybe overworking and experiencing stress? You’re certainly not alone. But travelling can come to the rescue!

Our brain likes to be kept active and experience new things, some experts report.

For example, Dr. Paul Nussbaum mentions that experiencing new things by travelling encourages new connections in the brain – this is known as neuroplasticity.

That’s one of the interesting facts about travelling, here’s another: research suggests that taking a holiday may even mitigate the development of depression.

It seems to be all about balance; work but ensure you take your holidays for your overall well being!